Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine is expanding and seeking faculty Ambulatory Physicians. These positions involve the practice of clinical outpatient Internal Medicine, as well as teaching medicine residents and medical students.

The Internal Medicine Department's current faculty consists of twelve ambulatory physicians and fifteen hospitalists. The faculty enjoy a friendly and collegial environment, and maintain the belief that providing high quality, ethical care takes precedence over other considerations, which creates a sense of comradery and compassion among their faculty members. Teaching has been at the heart of the division since its inception, and they continually strive to enhance their residency program, which includes fourteen residents per year.

The Department of Internal Medicine is committed to the mission of the School of Medicine to assist the people of central and southern Illinois in meeting their health care needs through education, patient care, research and service to the community. Founded in 1970, SIU has received national and international recognition for innovation in medical education and offers a welcoming environment for dedicated clinicians who love to teach. Memorial Medical Center is a 500-bed community hospital that serves the community and is a teaching site for SIU SOM. In May 2015, Memorial Medical Center opened the new Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation, expanding SIU's vision to be a national leader for excellence in healthcare learning through skills training and simulation labs.

Highlights of the position include: Collaboration with faculty nationally recognized for innovative medical education,cutting-edge research and quality healthcare. Teaching, mentoring, and providing training for medical students and residents. A highly competitive salary, excellent benefits package and University funded malpractice plan. Great work/life balance in Springfield, IL, a 'Top Places to Live' community. Family oriented neighborhoods, excellent schools, affordable housing and abundance of cultural and recreational activities. Easy access to metropolitan amenities in Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis.

Required Qualifications: Must have a MD or DO degree and be board eligible/board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the state of Illinois.

For full consideration: A letter of interest and curriculum vitae should be directed to the executive search firm: Jordan Search Consultants c/o Matt Jordan by email, mjordan@jordansc.com ; by phone, 314.299.7222; or by mail to Jordan Search Consultants, 113 Church Street, O'Fallon, MO 63366.

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled employer

SIU School of Medicine was established in 1970 with a mission to educate physicians for central and southern Illinois. We are a medical school with four areas of excellence: medical education, patient care, research and community service. SIU School of Medicine provides education to undergraduate medical students, medical and surgical residents, fellows, and physician assistant students.
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Our clinical practice, SIU Medicine, includes a team of more than 250 health care professionals including university physicians and faculty members who are collectively dedicated to providing excellent medical care, advancement of care through research, and training the next generation of physicians. As the premier provider of health care services, SIU Medicine offers both primary care and specialized treatment services including preventative and diagnostic. SIU works in partnership with hospitals and clinics throughout central and southern Illinois to meet the health care needs of our communities.